Access Seminole County Unclaimed Money

Seminole County unclaimed money is held by the Clerk of Courts in Sanford and the Florida state unclaimed property division. Close to 495,000 people live in Seminole County, and many have forgotten funds tied to their name. These include old bank accounts, uncashed checks, court deposits, insurance payouts, and surplus from tax deed sales. You can search for unclaimed property linked to Seminole County addresses through the state database at FLTreasureHunt.gov. The search is free, and Florida law says there is no deadline to claim your money.

Seminole County Clerk of Courts

The Seminole County Clerk of Courts office is at 301 N. Park Ave., Sanford, FL 32771. The main phone number is (407) 665-4330. This office handles court records, official records, and financial services for Seminole County. When it comes to unclaimed money, the Clerk may hold court registry deposits, uncashed checks from county operations, cash bonds, and surplus funds from tax deed or foreclosure sales.

The Seminole County Clerk's website provides access to court records, recording services, and financial information. If you are looking for locally held unclaimed funds, this is where to start your search in Seminole County.

Unclaimed checks from Seminole County are common. When the county cuts a check for a jury payment, vendor service, or case refund and it goes uncashed, the money sits on the books. The Clerk holds these funds and publishes a list each year. Florida Statute 116.21 requires the Clerk to report court-related unclaimed money and eventually transfer it to the state if owners do not come forward. So if you had dealings with Seminole County courts, check for unclaimed funds at both the local and state level.

Note: The Seminole County Clerk transfers unclaimed court-related funds to the state after the required holding period under Florida Statute 116.21.

Seminole County Unclaimed Property Search

The main database for unclaimed money in Seminole County is at FLTreasureHunt.gov. The Florida Department of Financial Services runs this portal. It holds billions in unclaimed funds from across the state. Search by name for free. One in five people in Florida has money in this system. The average value of a claim is more than $2,000.

Under Chapter 717 of the Florida Statutes, property becomes unclaimed after a dormancy period. The general rule under Section 717.102 is five years. Wages under Section 717.115 use one year. Life insurance under Section 717.107 is five years. Safe deposit contents under Section 717.116 are three years. Once the state takes custody of unclaimed money from Seminole County, it stays there until you claim it.

Search under all name variations. Use maiden names, married names, and nicknames. Misspellings are common. Check close matches in the results.

How to Claim Seminole County Unclaimed Funds

Go to the state search page and find your name. The site explains each step of the claim process. You need a government-issued photo ID and proof of ownership. Each claim form lists the specific documents for your account type. If your ID does not show your current address, add a utility bill or bank statement as proof.

For deceased owners in Seminole County, heirs must send a certified death certificate plus their own ID. The state allows up to 90 days to process a complete claim, though many finish faster. Mail your completed forms to the Division of Unclaimed Property at P.O. Box 8599, Tallahassee, FL 32314-8599. You can also call 888-258-2253 or email FloridaUnclaimedProperty@MyFloridaCFO.com for help.

If the Seminole County Clerk still holds the funds locally, call (407) 665-4330. Court registry claims need a Motion and Order to Disburse signed by a judge. Tax deed surplus and foreclosure surplus use different forms. The Clerk's office can tell you which paperwork to file for Seminole County unclaimed money.

Unclaimed Money Laws in Seminole County

Florida Statute 116.21 applies to court-related unclaimed money held by the Seminole County Clerk. Funds collected through court activities that remain unclaimed before January 1 of the prior year must be reported. The Clerk publishes a notice, and if no one claims the money, it gets transferred to the state. This covers jury checks, case refunds, and bond money in Seminole County.

Chapter 717 is the Florida Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. It covers all types of unclaimed property beyond just court funds. Section 717.106 handles bank deposits at a five-year dormancy. Section 717.104 covers traveler's checks at 15 years and money orders at 7 years. All businesses in Seminole County must follow these rules for reporting unclaimed accounts to the state.

Section 717.129 is the most important for claimants. No time limit applies. No contract, statute, or court order can end your right to claim unclaimed money. Your claim never expires in Seminole County. The state does not charge any fee to search or file a claim.

Note: Unclaimed funds held by the state are deposited into the State School Fund to support Florida public schools while waiting to be claimed.

Search Other States from Seminole County

If you moved to Seminole County from another state, you may have unclaimed money elsewhere. Use MissingMoney.com to search multiple state databases at once. This official site of the National Association of State Treasurers covers nearly every state and some Canadian provinces. Enter your name and check everywhere you have lived or worked.

Over $3 billion in claims were paid in the last year through this system. One in seven people has unclaimed property somewhere in the country. The search is free and takes just a few seconds for Seminole County residents.

Florida Unclaimed Property Database

The state search portal lets Seminole County residents look up unclaimed money by name. Search for accounts owned by a person or a business.

After finding a match, the site helps you start a claim. Print the form, attach your documents, and mail to Tallahassee. Email FloridaUnclaimedProperty@MyFloridaCFO.com or call 888-258-2253 with questions about your Seminole County unclaimed money claim.

Cities in Seminole County

Seminole County includes Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Casselberry, and Lake Mary. No cities in Seminole County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All unclaimed money claims for these communities go through the Seminole County Clerk in Sanford or the state database at FLTreasureHunt.gov.

Whether you live in Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Longwood, or any other part of Seminole County, the same search process applies. Check the state database first, then contact the Clerk for any locally held unclaimed funds.

Nearby Counties

Seminole County borders several counties in Central Florida. Check these if you lived or worked near the county line.